Nicely timed to coincide with Virgin's new London-Dubai route which launched on Tuesday, the Emirate opens its first ski hotel. The Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is attached to the recently opened Ski Dubai indoor ski resort, which has five different slopes for varying abilities and will be covered with real snow all year round. The five-star Swiss chalet-style hotel has 395 rooms including 15 ski chalets with views over the slopes. From late May, guests will also have the added facility of a spa with Ayurvedic centre, infinity swimming pool and tennis court.